Program Assistant

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Program Assistant

Duties: Provides the sole administrative support for the Program, works directly with the Director, may need to act independently and exercise judgment, and concentrates on producing quality results in all assigned projects and communications. Performance of clerical duties supports programmatic/specialized tasks. Program Organization and Data Management. Provide students, staff, program participants and/or the public with information on the policies and activities related to the Ph.D. in Law Program. Draft communications, correspondence for Director’s signature. Prepare reports and undertake projects as requested. Act independently and/or with minimal guidance. Update website and databases. May represent Program on various internal staff committees. Prepare draft program budget. Monitor and process student applications to Ph.D. Professional Development Fund; process reimbursements. Serve as primary point of contact with program participants for information on program policies and activities. Liaise with the International Student Services Office and assist Director in issues of visas, funding, and registration. Follow Graduate School policies and procedures. Interpret statistical data, historical activity reports and other materials within the scope of program responsibilities. Compile data and prepare reports on student progress. Coordinate arrangement for Ph.D. program activities such as orientation, graduations, events, conferences, and symposia. Entry of student information into MyGrad. Process programmatic requests from students in MyGrad. Follow through on Ph.D. exam results and monitor accurate entry of outcomes into MyGrad. Review/monitor MyGrad to ensure entry of all pertinent data. Minute-taking and meeting recordkeeping. Maintenance of historical records on alumni populations. Proofread program documents and webpages. Arrange meeting spaces and scheduling, including refreshments and technology support. Respond to emails and telephone calls. Prepare applicant admissions files for Admission Committee review. Maintain accurate files for all current Ph.D. in Law students. Update faculty list for Graduate School eligibility to serve on and/or chair Ph.D. committees. Submit Director-approved LL.M. transfer credit petitions to Graduate School. Coordinate Ph.D. student exams and follow up. Establish admission files for all applicants, prepare files for Admissions Committee review; schedule applicant interviews.

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